'I Clearly Explained I Promoted A Gaming App': Vijay Deverakonda Reveals What He Told ED Officers During Investigation - Watch Video
Vijay Deverakonda On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate office in Basheerbagh, Hyderabad. The actor was summoned in connection with a case for allegedly promoting betting apps. After the investigation, Vijay spoke to the media and revealed what he told the ED officers during the investigation.
The actor revealed, “I was summoned because my name came up in connection with a betting app case. In India, there are two different categories – betting apps and gaming apps. I clearly explained that I promoted a gaming app called A23. There is no connection between betting apps and gaming apps. Gaming apps are legal in several states. They are registered, have GST, taxes, and necessary approvals."
"I submitted all my bank transaction details to the ED. The A23 app I promoted is not even accessible in Telangana. I have only promoted a legal gaming app. I also shared the details of the agreement I had with the concerned company with the ED," he added.
Vijay Deverakonda Mobbed Outside ED Office
On Wednesday morning, when Vijay reached the ED office, he was mobbed by the media. However, his team at that time was heard saying, "Sir cannot talk."
Prakash Raj On ED Investigation
Apart from Vijay, reportedly, 29 other celebrities have been summoned by the ED. On July 30, 2025, Prakash Raj appeared before the ED office in Hyderabad.
While talking about his investigation, Raj had said, "As a citizen of this country, the officers had called on the money laundering of the betting apps, and I have come. It was something that I did in 2016, and later, on moral grounds, I did not pursue it. I gave them information that I have not received any money because I did not want to take money from that. They have taken all the details and we finished the enquiry, and that’s it.”
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